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(More customer reviews)I bought this phone for my daughter for her 15th birthday. It's girly enough to satisfy her sense of style, but basic enough to keep the experience simple. She loves the included themes, ring tones, etc. and there's enough included to keep her occupied on longer trips. Having a built-in music player and micro-SD card slot (no card included) is a bonus so that she doesn't need an iPod or other player (yet) if a reasonably sized (8GB) card is included. Battery life under reasonable use shouldn't require her to plug in daily, but heavy usage (games, texting, etc.) may require nightly charging.
Pros:
* Exterior dot-matrix clock doubles as caller ID or animated caller-id graphic
* LED lighted edge can be used for Caller ID identification through patterns and colors
* Call quality seems excellent
* This phone holds a far better signal than my own Nexus S in our home.
* Micro-SD slot for music/pics
* Standard Micro-USB charging means an abundance of charging options.
* Contacts backup online in case she loses the phone.
* Supports Visual Voicemail
* Cheap to acquire on contract
Cons:
* It's a bit long/tall when open, but not entirely bad when using as a phone for larger faces.
* Contact backup sync can take a bit of time and happens at seemingly random times after managing contacts. Editing further contacts is blocked during this activity. This can frustrate inexperienced or impatient users.
* No flash on the camera, but for a 2MP class camera, this should be expected.
* No dedicated 3.5mm headphone jack - sharing the Micro-USB port means you can't charge and listen to music at the same time.
* Included Micro-USB cable for charger is rather short.
* Some of the included apps/contacts encourage data usage or extra downloads. Parents may want to disable these features within their account because accruing these charges can be a bit too easy. This isn't a phone I'd consider putting a $30/mo data plan on.
* Some of the UI decisions are not intuitive at first - i.e. some of the buttons to confirm or perform a desired option aren't the central enter key, but one of the side soft-keys.
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LG dLite GD570 Phone, Blue (T-Mobile)Add a touch of colorful style to your on-the-go lifestyle with the LG dLite flip phone from T-Mobile, an affordable handset that's easily pocketable and offers 3G connectivity. This version of the dLite has an electric blue cover that sparkles with a hidden LED matrix that displays icons for alerts, caller ID, time and date, as well as customizable edge-lit LED light colors and patterns that can change on a whim.
It also includes a new social networking feature called T-Mobile Social Buzz, which integrates popular social networking sites into one application. When not actively in use, Social Buzz continues running in the background and delivers pop-up message notifications to the home screen, ensuring you're in on the latest updates. While in use, Social Buzz gives the option to visit each social networking screen separately or visit an aggregated screen that includes messages from all communities in one simple-to-access place.
Enabled for T-Mobile's high-speed 3G network, the dLite offers fast data delivery and an enhanced Web-browsing experience that lets you connect quickly to social networking sites. And the 3G-enabled dLite will benefit from the enhanced speeds of T-Mobile's upgraded HSPA+ network, which is being rolled out nationwide to reach up to 185 million people by the end of the year and offers speeds close to 4G connectivity (read more about HSPA+ below).
Other features include a 2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, microSD memory expansion to 16 GB, GPS for accessing maps and navigation services, personal organizer, and up to 5.5 hours of talk time.
Key Features
Fast 3G connectivity via T-Mobile's HSDPA/UMTS network. (1700/2100 MHz bands, UMTS/HSDPA; see more about T-Mobile's 3G service below)
Built-in GPS for real-time location on maps, driving directions, and more (additional charges may apply) with support for Google Maps and TeleNav software.
2.8-inch internal screen (240 x 400 pixels, 262K color depth)
Standard alpha-numeric keypad
2-megapixel camera/camcorder with digital zoom, multi-shot capabilities, and multiple shot modes
Multi-format digital audio player compatible with MP3, WMA, and AAC/AAC+ files
Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile--enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock.
Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 16 GB.
Text (SMS) and picture/video (MMS) messaging
Access to popular instant messaging services
Access to personal e-mail
Web-enabled via T-Mobile web2go (Learn more)
Pre-loaded games include Guitar Hero 5, Bubble Bash 2, Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Where's Waldo, and Bejeweled
Organizer tools including calendar, alarm, tasks, memo, voice memo, calculator, unit converter, tip calculator, and stopwatch
Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off
Visual Voicemail enables you to listen to your voicemail messages in any order, respond in one click and easily manage your inbox without ever dialing in to the network.
XT9 predictive text entry with a word prediction list and spelling correction that spots transposed letters and missed keys, as well as instant integration into all applications on the device
USB connectivity for file transfer and charging
Vital Statistics
The LG dLite weighs 3.5 ounces and measures 4.3 x 2.0 x 0.6 inches. Its 900 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5.5 hours of talk time, and up to 360 hours (15 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies, as well as T-Mobile's 3G network (1700/2100 MHz).
What's in the Box
LG dLite handset, rechargeable battery, charger, wired stereo hands-free headset, USB cable, quick start guide
T-Mobile Services
High-speed data connectivity via T-Mobile's 3G network:In addition to its quad-band GSM connectivity, this phone is also compatible with T-Mobile's UMTS/HSDPA 3G network, which operates on the 1700/2100 MHz AWS spectrum. This phone is designed to automatically connect to the best available network (3G or GSM/GPRS/EDGE) to provide faster data speeds when accessing the Web.
In areas where the 3G network is not available, you'll continue to receive service on the via T-Mobile's EDGE network (which stands for "Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution"). This high-speed, mobile data and Internet access technology is fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services (with average data speeds between 75-135Kbps), including full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and e-mail on the go.
While this phone is optimized for use with T-Mobile's high-speed 3G network, many of its functions will also work well on the moderate-speed EDGE network. If you plan to access the Internet extensively on your phone, 3G network coverage may serve you best.
Activities that work well on EDGE or 3G networks:
E-mail, instant messaging, and texting
Downloading ringtones, CallerTunes, wallpaper, light data files
Sending photographs via e-mail or picture messaging
Activities that work best on a 3G network:
Viewing content-heavy websites (lots of images or videos playing)
Viewing YouTube and other video files (they will play on EDGE, but require loading time)
Uploading large files (photos, videos, presentations) to sharing websites
Downloading large files from an e-mail or a website
T-Mobile's 3G network is currently available in more than 220 cities nationwide and covers more than 160 million people.
T-Mobile's New, Expanding Super-Fast HSPA+ Network
As of June, 2010, T-Mobile has upgraded its traditional 3G network to HSPA+ in 25 major metropolitan areas across the U.S., and it plans to continue rolling out this network upgrade to over 100 metropolitan cities and up to 185 million people by the end of 2010. HSPA+ provides our fastest data speeds, up to 3 times faster than AT&T and Verizon's standard 3G networks, while allowing simultaneous voice and data capabilities for the ultimate wireless voice and data experience.
HSPA+ enabled areas will enjoy 4G-like speeds, with a theoretical capability of up to 21 Mbps peak download speeds (and typical download speeds averaging between 5 and 8 Mbps).
While this 3G-enabled mobile phone isn't with HSPA+ compatibility, it can benefit from enhanced speeds when connecting to the HSPA+ network today.
T-Mobile web2go
T-Mobile's web2go intuitive Web browsing service makes it easy to view and navigate the Web from your phone with features including Yahoo! oneSearch, a customizable home page and a simplified shopping and download experience. You can create a personalized home page for easy, one-click access to your favorite Web sites.
With access to the web2go marketplace included at no additional charge, you can also browse and purchase the latest ringtones, games, wallpaper and mobile optimized applications and services to customize their phone. Providing access to the latest news, information and content, Yahoo! oneSearch intuitively returns results grouped around your intended search. For instance, when you search for a sports team, Yahoo! returns the latest scores, schedules, team profiles, roster, news, images and a link to the team's Web site.
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